How We Played the Revolution

  • 69'
  • Lithuania
  • 2011
In 1984, the Baltic state of Lithuania, which was still part of the Soviet Union at the time, suffered intense economic and social malaise. The people were increasingly restless. It wasn't weapons and violence that occupied them, but music. The fight for freedom in the Baltic States that ultimately led to independence is known as the singing revolution.
How We Played the Revolution shows how rock band Antis played a conspicuous role. Antis was founded by a group of architects from Vilnius in 1984 with a single, not very serious goal: to play on New Year's Eve. However, their colourful theatrical show full of subtle parody and rebellion was a hit and thousands of Lithuanians came to their gigs around the country. The latter felt more and more emboldened. With a keen eye for the complex political situation, director Zickyte reveals the impact Antis had right under the regime's nose as it permitted the performances in order to make money off them.
  • 69'
  • Lithuania
  • 2011
Director
Giedre Zickyte
Countries of production
Lithuania, France
Year
2011
Festival Edition
IFFR 2014
Length
69'
Medium
File
Original title
Kaip mes zaideme revoliucija
Languages
Lithuanian, English, Russian
Producer
Asta Tumaite
Production Company
Just a Moment
Sales
Just a Moment
Screenplay
Giedre Žickyte
Cinematography
Audrius Kemežys, Eitvydas Doškus, Rimvydas Leipus
Editor
Giedre Žickyte, Samuel Lajus, Laurence Generet
Sound Design
Vytis Puronas
Music
Viktoras Diawara, Vytautas Bikus
Director
Giedre Zickyte
Countries of production
Lithuania, France
Year
2011
Festival Edition
IFFR 2014
Length
69'
Medium
File
Original title
Kaip mes zaideme revoliucija
Languages
Lithuanian, English, Russian
Producer
Asta Tumaite
Production Company
Just a Moment
Sales
Just a Moment
Screenplay
Giedre Žickyte
Cinematography
Audrius Kemežys, Eitvydas Doškus, Rimvydas Leipus
Editor
Giedre Žickyte, Samuel Lajus, Laurence Generet
Sound Design
Vytis Puronas
Music
Viktoras Diawara, Vytautas Bikus